Compare 6 International/Globalization Studies. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $51,772.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, International/Globalization Studies tells a different story. Across 6 programs, earnings range from $30,124 to $84,653—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
The University of Pennsylvania's International/Globalization Studies program leads with graduates earning $84,653, well above the $51,772 average. Drexel University follows at $65,148, proving that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige alone.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Pennsylvania graduates borrow $15,715 and face just a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $84,653 | 47 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good |
| #2 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $65,148 | 17 | $25,325 | Good | $40,932 | Challenging |
| #3 | Bryn Mawr CollegePrivate | $51,494 | 19 | $25,000 | Good | $40,058 | High |
| #4 | Arcadia UniversityPrivate | $48,459 | 27 | $27,000 | Manageable | $29,652 | High |
| #5 | Temple UniversityPublic | $30,754 | 44 | $24,395 | High | $36,495 | High |
| #6 | $30,124 | 12 | $25,000 | High | $28,373 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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